Feng Zhong and Zhao Ben were also present in the crowd. Hearing these discussions, Feng Zhong frowned slightly, while Zhao Ben remained calm.
It was obvious that Feng Zhong was very disgusted with these people's wanton criticism of the emperor. They all called him the Son of Heaven, but they did not show much respect for him.
But what these people said made Feng Zhong look a little unhappy.
He also had doubts about things like the Ten Stones of Jiahe.
Frowning.
A doctor of the Five Classics nearby suddenly said, "Mr. Feng, Mr. Zhao, what do you think of the truth of this story?"
Zhao Ben chuckled when he heard this but said nothing.
Feng Zhong didn't hold back, and said coldly, "The truth will be revealed when the time comes, but it's not proper for a minister to criticize the emperor in public!"
“…”
The doctor of the Five Classics was immediately met with disapproval. He secretly grimaced and didn't know what to say for a moment.
Fortunately, at this time, the eunuch finally arrived.
"Gentlemen, His Majesty has ordered that you all wait in the Purple Palace. His Majesty and Her Royal Highness the Queen are personally arranging a grand feast for you."
Hearing this, the crowd stirred slightly.
The Five Classics scholar frowned and said, "As the old saying goes, a gentleman should stay away from the kitchen. Your Majesty is the supreme ruler, how can you accept such menial tasks?"
Mr. Tai'an also sighed and said regretfully, "It seems that there are indeed villains around His Majesty who are trying to deceive the Lord."
The eunuch didn't expect that after he issued the decree, these people did not thank him, but instead dared to criticize him.
I couldn't help but feel a little annoyed for a moment.
But these people were all famous figures of the Qing Dynasty, and they were not people that a mere eunuch like him could scold.
Little did he know that Mr. Tai'an and the doctor of the Five Classics did this for a purpose.
It’s not that I really want to be the emperor’s enemy, otherwise I wouldn’t have come.
Instead, he wanted to attract the emperor's attention and establish his authority.
Before, the emperor was just a puppet, so these famous figures or doctors of the Five Classics would naturally not rush forward.
No one even mentioned the normal lectures on the Five Classics.
But now that the emperor is showing signs of rising to power, he becomes valuable to these people.
They needed to show off their knowledge and opinions in front of the emperor.
The purpose was, firstly, to enhance the influence of his own school, and secondly, to influence the emperor's decision-making in this way.
If this can be achieved, there will naturally be huge benefits behind it.
Most of the so-called clear-minded celebrities are like this.
However, the methods of advancement are different.
Some rely on standing in line, some rely on flattery, some look at the reputation, and some are hardliners.
Just start cursing.
Use the power of morality to pressure others.
The purpose is to make those in power feel awe and turn it into respect.
As an emperor who had been ignored before, the eunuchs around him naturally did not understand the key to this matter.
Although Feng Zhong and Zhao Ben understood, they didn't dare to interrupt.
However, the eunuch did not understand, but Wang Xuance, who followed him, understood and felt a little disdainful.
He smiled faintly and said, "I'm afraid your Majesty will not agree with what you say."
Mr. Tai'an and the doctor of the Five Classics were also famous officials in the capital.
They did not recognize Wang Xuance, but they saw Wang Xuance coming out from the inner court, and judging from his clothes, he should be an official of the central court and a close minister of the emperor.
The two of them were a little disdainful.
Mr. Taian raised his eyelids but did not speak.
On the other hand, the Five Classics doctor sneered and said, "I am Jiang Banyan, the Five Classics doctor. I don't know who you are.
What I said to Mr. Taian was to persuade the king to follow the right path. Why don't you agree with me?"
Wang Xuance chuckled and didn't answer his first question. He said directly, "It's not that I disagree, it's the Emperor who disagrees."
Then, without waiting for the two to speak, he spoke again: "The other day, His Majesty told me something.
Your Majesty said, a wise emperor regards the people as his heaven, and the people regard food as their heaven.
Therefore, compared to ensuring that all people in the world have enough food and clothing, everything else is insignificant.
As for making the people obey education, that is what you should do.
Otherwise, what is the point of reading the books of sages?"
Jiang Banhan, a doctor of the Five Classics, frowned when he heard this. He wanted to refute but couldn't say anything.
Feng Zhong's eyes lit up in the crowd. He felt that Wang Xuance's words made a lot of sense. They were simple and unpretentious, but they were full of profound meaning.
I couldn't help but exclaim in admiration: "What a great saying, 'Food is the first necessity of the people'. It truly captures the essence of governing the people!"
Zhao Ben couldn't help but nodded slightly.
Many other people present also nodded or looked thoughtful.
Only Jiang's face changed color for half a year.
Mr. Taian, however, paused for a moment, then shook his head and said, "Your Majesty's words clearly demonstrate your love for the people. However, while educating the people is our responsibility, Your Majesty is their role model. How can you not follow etiquette?"
As soon as he said this, those who were frowning or thinking nodded this time.
Even Feng Zhong and Zhao Ben fell silent.
Because Mr. Tai'an's words can be said to be the common opinion of everyone present, or everyone of this era.
Wang Xuance smiled again when he heard this.
He shook his head and said, "Your Majesty doesn't agree with this statement either."
This time, Mr. Taian frowned and sneered, "Hmph, Your Majesty, do you think that the Son of Heaven should not be a role model for the people?"
"Kou Huairen, you all should know that he also asked the emperor this question."
Wang Xuance remained calm, saying, "But the emperor only smiled upon hearing this and asked us, 'When I am in the palace, even if my every word and action conforms to ancient etiquette, I sit in the court like a clay statue. How many people in the world have ever seen this clay statue of me?'"
"this……"
Mr. Taian was stunned and opened his mouth to refute, but he felt like he had a lot to say, but he didn't know how to say it.
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